BACKGROUND This study investigated the extent of traditional knowledge and use of homemade herbal remedies for livestock by farmers in 3 Swiss cantons (Aargau, Zurich, Schaffhausen). The study focused on organic farms. METHODS At 21 farms, 24 farmers aged 36-83 years were interviewed with a semi-structured, detailed questionnaire. For each homemade herbal remedy, the plant species, mode of pr...

chamomile is a widely recognized herb in western culture. its medicinal usage dates back to antiquity where such notables as hippocrates, galen, and asclepius made written reference to it. as part of any medication history, pediatricians always should ask a child’s caregiver about the child’s use of over-the-counter remedies and herbal products. chamomile is used widely to treat children who ha...

INTRODUÇÃO: Os transtornos de ansiedade são os psiquiátricos mais comuns, causando grande sofrimento e levando a grave comprometimento funcional. A fitoterapia é uma excelente alternativa tratamento no transtorno ansiedade. OBJETIVO: Comparar o perfil farmacológico, analisar mecanismo ação verificar eficácia das plantas medicinais Passiflora incarnata L, Valeriana Officinalis, Piper methysticum...

Introduction: In this study the effect of Matricaria recutita extract on acute pain in the presence and absence of flumazenil (antagonist of benzodiazepine) and lesioned paragigantocellularis (PGi) nucleus was investigated. Method: Wistar male rats (250±20 g) were used. Animals were grouped randomly into intact, sham and bilateral lesion of PGi nucleus. Intact and lesioned animals, each...